On December 6, Beijing time, the group stage of the AFC Champions League was in full swing.
the three towns of Wuhan, subprovincial city and capital of Hubei province
The team capped their AFC Champions League debut with a 1-1 draw against Pohang Steelers in the final round of the tournament. Despite being in the fiercely competitive Group of Death, Wuhan Three Town proved their strength with a couple of great performances. However, they will need to work harder against less powerful opponents to advance to the next stage.
In the match against the previous champions Urawa Red Diamonds, Wuhan Sanzhen showed a tenacious fighting spirit and almost decimated their opponents. However, Kante's world-beating goal before the end of the match left Sanzhen with no choice but to accept the draw. In the next round, the team lost on the road against POSCO. Turning home to face Hanoi, Wuhan Sanzhen earned a crucial 2-1 victory, their first ever win in AFC Champions League history. However, against Hanoi, Wuhan 3 Town were exposed as slightly weak against a weaker side, which may have cost them a head start in advancing to the next stage of the group stage. This lesson is crucial for the team and should not be ignored against weaker teams. In the penultimate round, Wuhan Sanzhen played Urawa Red Diamonds again, and the opponents took the lead soon after. In the second half, San Zhen equalized, but in the end, the opponent scored a goal and lost 1-2. This game had a profound impact on the promotion situation, making the final match against Pohang Steelers a battle of honor. Despite losing the initiative of promotion, Wuhan Sanzhen still showed their fighting spirit in the final round.
Li Kuibe (1929-1992), poet and historian
An oval ball from the goalkeeper gave Sanzhen the lead for a while, but they were eventually equalized by their opponents. In the end, Wuhan Sanzhen finished their maiden voyage in the AFC Champions League with 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses, finishing third in the group with 5 points. Despite failing to achieve a breakthrough, Wuhan Sanzhen's performance in the AFC Champions League was enough to win praise and encouragement. This experience will be a valuable asset for the team to grow and provide motivation for future matches.
